Brands
Can Filament Become The Next Billion-Dollar Bond-Building Brand?
After its exclusive retail launch at Violet Grey on Jan. 21, Filament sold through eight weeks of inventory within three hours. It was an auspicious retail premiere for the science-focused haircare...
The Black Beauty Club’s Tomi Talabi On The Structural Undervaluation Of Black Beauty
Long before Tomi Talabi entered the workforce, her understanding of beauty was informed by an upbringing spread between Lagos, London and New York, with early experiences that grounded it in daily rituals rather than products. Later, in roles...
Indie Beauty Dish: Funding, Acquisitions, Retail Expansion And Other Moves From Spring 2026
Skin Laundry has tapped Raymond James to explore strategic options, according to sources. The laser facial chain and the investment bank declined to comment. Founded in 2013, Skin Laundry has a network of more than 30...
Lemon Of The Sun Gives Laundry A New Purpose: Sun Protection
With the mission of expanding sun care beyond traditional sunscreen, Vy Nguyen believes clothing should serve as a first line of defense against sun exposure, an idea inspired by her experience in Vietnam. “In Vietnam, the...
After A Decade Of Costly Lessons, Bootstrapped Brand Reina Rebelde Reins In Retail Risk
Reina Rebelde emerged in 2016 as a love letter to the women and men of the Latino makeup-wearing community. Unlike many competitors, which sought Latinx market share but often counted few among the top brass, Reina Rebelde...
You Made It Into Retail. Now What?
For many emerging beauty brands, landing a national retail account is a defining milestone. Months or even years of product development, brand building and community engagement culminate in the moment a purchase order arrives.
